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·August 1, 2019·3 min read

Brain activity may help predict success of CBT in depression

Only 45% of patients with major depressive disorder find benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). A neuroimaging study reveals those who respond to CBT have greater neural activity in the right striatum and right amygdala pretreatment than those who find little benefit from the treatment. The findings could serve as a biomarker to discover who will respond to CBT. Read More

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·June 27, 2019·3 min read

Low UVB exposure during pregnancy linked to higher rates of learning disabilities

Lower exposure to UVB rays during pregnancy has been linked to an increased risk of learning disabilities in children. According to the study, lower UVB exposure during the first trimester had a slightly stronger correlation with neurodevelopmental disorders. Read More

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·June 18, 2019·3 min read

3D model shows how ‘face identity information’ is stored in the brain

The 'Generative Model of 3D Face Identity' is able to reconstruct facial models using information stored in a person's brain when recalling the familiar face of another person. Read More

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·May 10, 2019·4 min read

Dietary fats entering the brain may explain link between obesity and depression: Mouse study

A mechanism that links exposure to high-fat diets in mice to changes in hypothalamic function which leads to depression has been identified. Saturated fatty acids enter the brain via the bloodstream, where they accumulate and affect key signaling pathways associated with the development of depression. Read More

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·April 29, 2019·6 min read

Music and Mindful Music Listening May Improve Stroke Recovery

Listening to music was associated with improvements in memory and cognition while participating in mindfulness improved mood in patients who recently suffered an ischemic stroke. Researchers believe combining the two approaches may enhance both cognition and mood in patients early post-stroke. Read More

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·June 12, 2018·7 min read

Poet Robert Burns May Have Suffered From Bipolar Disorder

Researchers examine the personal writings of Robert Burns, Scotland's national bard, and conclude he may have suffered from bipolar disorder. Read More

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·December 4, 2017·3 min read

The Human Brain Can “See” What’s Around the Corner

An fMRI study conducted by University of Glasgow researchers reveals how our brains can predict what our eyes will see next. Read More

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·June 9, 2017·4 min read

Sweet or Savory? How the Brain Makes Preference Based Decisions

Researchers have identified a neural system involved in making decisions based on preference. Read More

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·May 20, 2017·3 min read

Memory Insight May Prove Beneficial For Those With Brain Damage

A new study reveals multiple parts of the brain are associated with memory processing. Findings could help develop new strategies to treat those with brain injuries. Read More